6/14/2013 |
Franklin's rise in Seattle is no surpriseNick Franklin made an impression on MLB.com columnist and professional scout Bernie Pleskoff during the 2012 Arizona Fall League, and the Mariners' prospect turned starting second baseman has continued his rise all the way to Seattle.

6/14/2013 |
Aces riding high for Cardinals, TigersThe Cardinals and Tigers have built deep staffs around their big-name stoppers in 2013, and it's led to plenty of success. Both clubs feature several arms pitching like aces -- not to mention a couple of the league's most consistently dominant pitchers for the past few seasons, too. Clearly their first-place standing is no fluke.

6/14/2013 |
'Bossman' set the tone early on for UptonsB.J. and Justin Upton not only learned the game of baseball from their father, Manny, the man better known by family and friends as "Bossman" taught the future Atlanta Braves stars how to carry themselves on and off the field.

6/13/2013 |
After relieving bullpen, Odorizzi back to MinorsJake Odorizzi threw 3 1/3 innings against the Royals and gave the Rays' overworked bullpen a rest after Jeremy Hellickson's short start. After the game, he was optioned back to Triple-A Durham as Tampa Bay reinstated Alex Cobb from the bereavement list.

6/13/2013 |
Cano upset by A's suspicion of sign stealingYankees second baseman Robinson Cano was involved in a minor flare-up in the 13th inning of New York's 3-2 loss to the Athletics in 18 innings on Thursday when he was accused of stealing signs.

6/13/2013 |
Injured fan Stow moves home with familyBryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage after being beaten at Dodger Stadium, returned home after two years in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, according to The Associated Press.

6/13/2013 |
Noonan denied first homer by video reviewNick Noonan lost his first Major League home run in Thursday night's ninth inning when umpires reviewed the ninth-inning, leadoff drive he hit off Pittsburgh right-hander Vin Mazzaro.

6/13/2013 |
Field dedication highlights trip to DominicanNot even a sustained downpour could dampen the spirits of nearly 100 youngsters and 30 D-backs front-office members when they dedicated a new youth baseball field during their goodwill trip to the Dominican Republic.

6/13/2013 |
Cain delivers strong win on perfecto anniversaryMatt Cain didn't duplicate the wondrous effort he delivered last June 13 -- the 22nd perfect game in baseball history. But he still generated plenty of zeros while allowing two hits in 6 2/3 shutout innings Thursday as the Giants routed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-0.

6/13/2013 |
Sharon Robinson speaks at CareFirst eventSharon Robinson, a former nurse who now serves as vice chairperson of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and as an educational consultant for Major League Baseball, returned to her healthcare roots Thursday as a guest speaker at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield's event in Washington.

6/13/2013 |
A's walk off in 18th for 11th straight home winThe fact that they won their 11th consecutive game at the Coliseum by sweeping the Yankees with a 3-2 win in 18 innings after 5 hours and 35 minutes of grueling play Thursday -- against a future Hall of Fame closer in Mariano Rivera -- it really just amounted to yet another typical work day for these unstoppable A's, who are still carrying around the Mary Poppins-size bag of magic they discovered last year.

6/13/2013 |
Thomas fitting in while Hicks rests hamstringAaron Hicks, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a strained left hamstring, said he's feeling better but that it's still too early to pinpoint a return date. With Hicks out, Clete Thomas will be the Twins' regular center fielder.

6/13/2013 |
Adcock grateful for time with RoyalsNate Adcock will resume his career in Reno, pitching for the D-backs' Triple-A team in the Pacific Coast League. He was claimed on waivers by the D-backs from the Royals on Thursday.